Bottom line

The SousVide Supreme was
among the first sous vide machines made for the home cook and remains the most
popular. Compared to $1,000-plus machines, the price tag seems downright reasonable,
and it lives up to expectations where results are concerned. It lacks a vacuum
sealer and there are a few usability issues, but none are enough to turn owners
off of the SousVide Supreme.

Performance

Perfect sous vide results. Reviewers say they can consistently prepare foods
perfectly using their SousVide Supreme. Several tech-reviewers specifically
admire how the SousVide Supreme manages to circulate water while maintaining a
consistent temperature without a water pump. One professional reviewer raves
that the Supreme can prepare and hold all the food for a 12-course meal.
Several others also like the included rack for holding numerous bags at once.

Ease of use

Higher expectations for
usability. Despite
the excellent results, reviewers find some usability issues with the SousVide
Supreme. The display panel doesn't have a countdown timer, and the buttons can
be finicky and feel cheap. It takes many clicks to reach the desired
temperature, but it can be set in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The most common
complaint is the size of the machine, which occupies lots of space when in use.
The bath is also difficult to fill or empty, as there's no way to separate the
water bath from the rest of the machine. However, most owners say these issues
are not enough to stop them from using the SousVide Supreme.

Durability

Added cost of ownership:
vacuum sealer not included. Nearly
every professional review of the SousVide Supreme knocks it for its lack of
vacuum sealer -- which can mean another pricey purchase. However, several
owners point out that it's not really necessary -- that basic zip-top bags will
work. On the plus-side, however, there were no reports of breakage or poor
build quality. There are several phone numbers and email addresses for
consumers to contact, and the SousVide Supreme is covered by a one-year
warranty.

Just over 50 Amazon.com
reviewers give the SousVide Supreme an average rating of 4.1 stars out of 5. Reviewers
say the results are excellent, but there are flaws: a short power cord, an impractical
lid, buttons that aren't simple to use, and no easy way to empty the water
bath.

After a month of testing, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt raves about the
SousVide Supreme; it can prepare and hold enough ingredients for a 12-course
meal with little active effort. He notes that the machine lacks a vacuum
sealer, and like any sous vide cooker, it won't leave food browned or crispy.

Jessica Harlan is satisfied with the SousVide Supreme
overall, saying she finds it easy to use and easy to clean. However, she notes
it's expensive, very bulky and the lid gets hot to the touch. She points out
that there isn't an obvious resource for help from SousVide, but this seems to
have been rectified.

Wilson Rothman doesn't give a full review of the SousVide
Supreme, but he says it's worth the investment for those who have the cash. He
lists a few pros and cons, noting that the size and display panels are
downsides, whereas the effectiveness is great. He concludes it's easy to use
and works exactly as billed.

John Mahoney recommends the SousVide Supreme, but his review focuses
on sous vide cooking rather than on the machine. He writes, "a review of
the Sous Vide Supreme is more a review of sous vide cooking ... because the
machine only has to do one easy job. And based on my experience, it does that
job just fine."

Cook's Illustrated's November
2010 review of sous vide machines includes only the SousVide Supreme, and it is
recommended. Like other reviewers, editors knock the SousVide Supreme for not
including any means of vacuum sealing foods.

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